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Examining South Carolina's Ties To Phoenix

South Carolina has an elite program, as head coach Dawn Staley has led the team to three NCAA championships. Some of the league's top players played under her, as Allisha Gray, A'ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston all attended South Carolina.

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Phoenix Survives Overtimes Games In 2022

The Phoenix Mercury's 2022 season was a tough period. They were adapting to changes, and they played without one of their stars. Phoenix managed to make the playoffs, but it was a fight.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Sophie Cunningham Reacts to Caitlin Clark Missing Top 10 List

When Caitlin Clark arrived in the WNBA in 2024, she helped propel the league's popularity to new heights. The Indiana Fever not only filled up arenas, but they also generated some of the highest TV viewership figures throughout the campaign.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 17

Top Dallas Wings free agent unsure on WNBA free agency plans

It's going to be a big offseason for the Dallas Wings. They've already made a coaching change, sending Chris Koclanes out the door in favor of Jose Fernandez, and although all of his coaching experience comes from the college ranks, he has a lot of experience recruiting internationally, which should help him with this job.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

Hall of Famer Sylvia Fowles joins Fire as assistant coach

Although the timeline for the 2026 WNBA season is still murky due to the ongoing CBA negotiations, whenever the league does resume there will be two new franchises in the Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 17

Caitlin Clark’s 2025 Earnings Called Into Question After Conflicting Rankings

It's no secret that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is on a league of her own when it comes to stardom in women's basketball. No. 22 has generated a massive fan base during her basketball journey, starting in her historic college career with the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and continuing through her first two WNBA seasons with the Indiana Fever.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 17

Why Mercury's Thomas Is Involved In Award Races

Alyssa Thomas had an excellent year, and she helped the Phoenix Mercury make history. She led the Mercury to their sixth WNBA Finals, and while they lost to the Las Vegas Aces, Thomas and her team proved that they are legit.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 17

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers drops honest truth about WNBA non-transparency

Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers is tired of the WNBA's shortcomings, so much so that she was recently open about her true feelings regarding the CBA, star power, and her peers coming together to fight for the same common goal: unity.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 17

Aliyah Boston Laments Caitlin Clark’s 'Lame' Impact on South Carolina Title Run

Before they were teammates on the Indiana Fever, Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark were two of the best players in women's college basketball. And these two current WNBA superstars matched up during the Final Four in the 2023 NCAA tournament, which came one season after Boston's South Carolina Gamecocks secured a national championship.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 17

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Reacts to Teammate's Home Burglary

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart said she reached out immediately to teammate Sabrina Ionescu after learning of the burglary at Ionescu’s Southern

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 17

How Mercury's Brown Had Her Season High Off The Bench

Kalani Brown joined the Phoenix Mercury this year, as she was involved in a deal that brought Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas to Phoenix. The Mercury were active throughout the offseason, and those moves paid off as they reached the WNBA Finals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 17

How Mercury's Taurasi And Other UConn Players Established Themselves

Diana Taurasi had a legendary career. She began her WNBA journey in 2004, and before that, she was a star in college. Taurasi helped UConn win championships, and she also won awards such as the Nancy Lieberman Award and Most Outstanding Player.

Washington Mystics News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 17

Saniya Rivers and Sonia Citron Are Using Unrivaled to Unlock New Levels

For Connecticut Sun Saniya Rivers and Washington Mystics Sonia Citron, representing HIVE, Unrivaled isn’t just another stop on the calendar — it’s a proving ground.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 17

Mercury's George Contributes In Her Time With The Team

The Phoenix Mercury had a a good year in 2015, as they finished with a record of 20-14. They made the playoffs, and they faced the Tulsa Shock in first round.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 17

Mercury's Tibbetts Has Place In Coach Of The Year Race

The 2025 Coach of the Year race featured some worthy candidates, and in the end, Natalie Nakase won. Nakase was an assistant coach for the Las Vegas Aces before she was named the head coach of the Golden State Valkyries.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 17

Why Phoenix's Stars Will Shine In Unrivaled

Unrivaled is getting ready for its second season, as the league held media day this week. The league's first season was a success, and it featured stars like Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart and others.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 17

Liberty Star Guard Lands on Forbes List

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu continues to solidify her place among the most influential figures in sports, earning a spot on Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2025 list.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 17

Looking At The Mercury's Unique Numbers

The Phoenix Mercury have had so many players over the years. Phoenix is one of the WNBA's first teams, and since then, players have come and gone. With so many players having stints with the Mercury, it is not surprising that some of them have shared numbers.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 17

Mystery surrounding top prospect should intrigue, scare Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings are looking at the top prospects in the 2026 WNBA draft hoping to get Paige Bueckers, the co-star she needs to compete for a championship.

Caitlin Clark News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Caitlin Clark Announcement Made After Team USA Camp

A tough, injury-plagued 2025 WNBA season limited Caitlin Clark’s sophomore year with the Indiana Fever to just 13 games. Recurrent muscle injuries, including a left quadriceps strain and groin issues, ended her season prematurely.

Los Angeles Sparks News / The Lead / December 15

How Will Changes to the Sparks’ Coaching Staff Improve Team?

The Los Angeles Sparks recently announced changes to their coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 season, featuring both returning and fresh faces. Second-year

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Team USA Reacts to Angel Reese's Statement

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is undoubtedly one of the brightest young talents in the WNBA and women's basketball today. A two-time All-Star, Reese established herself as a double-double machine.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / December 14

Satou Sabally addresses Unrivaled withdrawal as fans question health protocols

PHOENIX — After reports surfaced that Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally would not be able to compete in Unrivaled this season because of lingering health issues, Sabally addressed the situation publicly.